Peking, Aug. 26.
The vernacular papers persistent-report that the Sino-Belgian Franc case is nearing a settlement. 1: is unofficially reported that an.change of notes on the subject is probable on September 1, but oficial circles are reticent.—Reuter's Paci-fie Service. states that there is no further news of the missionaries vho were lapped in Szechuan since the evening of August 6, when it was reported that they were unharmed.
The Consul reports that arrangements have been made for a detachment of General Teng Hsi-hou's troops, now occupying Chengtu, to be "sent. to Mienehuhsien endeavour to rescue the captives.—Reuter's Pacific Service
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